(organic chemistry) (CH3)2CCH2 Flammable, colorless, volatile liquid boiling at -7°C; easily polymerized; used in gasolines, as a chemical intermediate, and to make butyl rubber. Also known as isobutene.
isobutylene
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(¦ī·sō′byüd·əl′ēn)
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